Senate
2026 budget scales second reading at senate
The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading federal governments proposed budget estimate of 58.472 Trillion naira, for 2026. The budget of consolidation, renewed resilience and shared prosperity was laid Friday 19th December 2025 by President Bola Tinubu, before a joint session of the National Assembly. The bill has been referred to senate committee on […]
BREAKING: Senate President Akpabio Appeals Court Judgement Ordering Recall Of Senator Natasha
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has filed a notice of appeal to challenge the judgement of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja which ordered the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the Senate after her controversial suspension. The notice of appeal, obtained by SaharaReporters on Monday, is dated July 14, 2025, and was filed […]
BREAKING: Senate Replaces Natasha, Names New Chairman Committee on Diaspora & NGOs
The Senate has removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from her role as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non‑Governmental Organisations, appointing Senator Aniekan Bassey (Akwa Ibom North‑East, APC) as her successor. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the development at Thursday’s plenary session. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended for six months in March for disorderly […]
Nigerian Senate rejects VAT increase, passes two tax reform bills
The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, passed two of President Bola Tinubu’s four tax reform bills. The two bills approved are the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill. This development follows the Senate’s consideration of the report submitted by an ad hoc committee chaired by Senator Sani Musa, representing Niger […]
Senate confirms Bala Bello as AMCON chairman, approves five non-executive directors
The senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Bala Bello as the part-time chairman of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), representing the north-east. The senate also confirmed the appointment of five other nominees as non-executive directors of AMCON. Their confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of the report of the senate committee on […]
Just In: Senate confirms Ayogu as CBN Board Member
By Sola Isola The Nigeria Senate on Tuesday confirmed Professor Melvin Ayogu as a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria. President Tinubu had earlier nominated Ayogu to the Senate for screening and consideration. Details Later… Affairs TV News Click Here to Join our WhatsApp Group Click Here to Join […]
Just In: Senate confirms NCoS CG
By Sola Isola The Nigeria Senate on Tuesday confired the nomination of Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche as the Controller-General, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). Earlier in a letter nominating the CG of NCoS, which was read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the President said: “In compliance with Section 3(1)(b) of Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Act, […]
BREAKING: Senate, Reps Approves Emergency Rule In Rivers, Calls For Mediation
Like the House of Representatives, the Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its constitutional powers under the amended 1999 Constitution. The approval grants President Tinubu the authority to enforce emergency measures while mandating a review of the situation at any time, but no later than […]
Senate confirms nominees for National Assembly Service Commission
The Senate on Wednesday approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nominees for appointment as Chairman and members of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration and adoption of the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service that screened the nominees. The report was presented by the […]
Senator Natasha Resubmits Petition Against Akpabio
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has once again brought before the Senate a petition alleging sexual harassment from Senate President Godswill Akpabio. But this time, it was signed by her constituents. During the plenary on Thursday, Senator Natasha was asked whether the matter was already before any court of law. But she said it was not. Following […]